Must motorists follow the same rules as cyclists?

Q: If motor vehicles are riding on the streets, must they obey the same traffic laws that bicycles have to follow? I've seen numerous motor vehicles blast down streets over the speed limit; and fail to look before making turns, much less signal before doing so.

A: Yes, motorists are required to follow the same rules of the road as cyclists.

From Claire, who was inspired by similar questions in numerous newspaper columns about traffic and driving.